Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

S1 · E1 — Towards an Architecture of Majesty

Season 1 · 3 episodesMajesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
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Towards an Architecture of MajestyE1 · 59 min

From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.

Inventing a National StyleE2 · 59 min

Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.

Opening the Palace DoorsE3 · 59 min

The interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale.

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Inventing a National Style

Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
Towards an Architecture of MajestyE1 · 59 min

From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.

Inventing a National StyleE2 · 59 min

Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.

Opening the Palace DoorsE3 · 59 min

The interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale.